Gambling House

"Here comes Mature !"

Jan 20 1951 Approved 1h 20m
Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

A gambler faces deportation when he gets mixed up with murder.

Plot

Small time racketeer Marc Fury agrees to plead self-defense for a murder committed by gang boss Joe Farrow in exchange for Farrow's I.O.U. for $50,000. He is acquitted but is ordered deported by immigration authorities unless he can convince the judge to let him stay. After meeting volunteer worker Lynn Warren his tough guy exterior begins to soften as he follows her through her efforts to settle a family of European refugees. Events lead to a dramatic conclusion as Farrow welches on his deal with him and Fury attends his final deportation hearing.

Written by

Marvin Borowsky, Allen Rivkin, Erwin Gelsey

Directed by

Ted Tetzlaff

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
598
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA